Not sure I understand what you mean by actual server directory.
The directory I have it in (/newyorkisdead/staging/) is the one I want it in right now.
I’m no expert, but I’m thinking it’s the database accessing the actual url (https://missmandible.com/newyorkisdead/staging/).
A solution would be if newyorkisdead.net had it’s own server space (instead of shared) that that would fix it. I just wanted to see if there was another solution, before suggesting this.